11-14-26 @ 00:06,
Company 8 was dispatched along with units from Companies 7 and 2 just minutes after midnight as part of a first alarm assignment to assist Newport Fire Company with a reported house fire. Chief 10-3 arrived at the scene and was out to investigate, reporting smoke showing.
Interior crews were able to quickly contain a basement fire that had begun to extend into the first floor and outside wall.
Tanker 8 arrived as 1st in tanker and provided water to Engine 10 to support firefighting operations. Members from Station 8 assisted with fire suppression and overhaul efforts. Tankers 5 and 2 were also requested to the scene.
Engine, Rescue, and Tanker 8 responded to the incident with a total of 15 members.
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